[3] It also housed the Malacca State Development Corporation (Malay: Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Melaka) until 1974 before it was moved to Ayer Keroh as its current location.

[4][5] The museum exhibits material pertaining to the written history of Malacca, the writings of Munsyi Abdullah and local Malay folklore.

It also displays the growth of literature from the period of the Malacca Sultanate to contemporary literary scene.

The front of the museum displays a mural that depicts of evolution of writing in Malaysia from the use of stone tablets, to the introduction of Arabic script, the precursor to Jawi, ending with the modern tools of the computer and keyboard.

[6] Displays are done using graphical panels, exhibition boxes, audio visual and kiosk information.